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What Does “Fly by Wire” Actually Mean—and Why Does It Matter to Fighter Jets?

Because of their many redundancies, electronic fly-by-wire controls are actually far safer than traditional hydraulic ones.

Fighter Pilots Run Their A/C On Full Blast When Flying In Alaskan Winters: Here's Why

While it seems counterintuitive, fighter pilots turn the A/C to the max while flying in Alaska during the winter months. Here ...